Unix

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

A pun on Multics coined by Brian Kernighan.

[edit] Proper noun

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UNIX or Unix

1. A computer operating system.
2. A derived work of Unix that qualifies for use of the Unix trademark.
3. (informal, considered incorrect) A Unix-like operating system similar to Unix but not qualifying for use of the Unix trademark. Such systems are not strictly considered Unix but are often commonly described as such informally.

   GNU is not Unix.

4. The group of Unix operating systems as a whole.

[edit] Translations

• French: Unix fr(fr)
• Dutch: Unix nl(nl)
• German: Unix de(de)
• Spanish: Unix es(es)

[edit] Related terms

• Linux
• Hurd
• Minix